FPT Industrial natural gas turbine powers world’s first LNG tractor designed by New Holland Agriculture

ITALY, 2 January 2023: At the CNH Industrial Tech Day event, held in Phoenix (Arizona, USA) in December 2022, New Holland Agriculture unveiled the new T7 Methane Power LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) pre-production prototype tractor, the world’s first LNG tractor powered by FPT Industrial’s N67 NG engine.

This marks another step in FPT Industrial’s decarbonization path for agriculture.

The T7 Methane Power LNG was developed to offer both an economic and ecological alternative to environmentally conscious farmers looking for high-horsepower tractors which offer excellent performance, lower emissions, and reduced operating costs.

In addition, since liquified natural gas allows for greater storage density compared to compressed natural gas, it increases run time without the need for additional tanks, ensuring overall farm sustainability.

The New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG tractor harnesses all the experience and expertise of FPT Industrial, the world’s leading producer of low-environmental-impact engines, and enabler of another crucial step towards decarbonization in agriculture.

With over 20 years’ experience and more than 70,000 units sold globally, FPT Industrial is leading the introduction of Natural Gas technology in off-road segment applications, with customized engine solutions for installation on agricultural equipment.

The heart of both the ‘Sustainable Tractor of the Year 2022’ – the New Holland T6.180 Methane Power – and the world’ first LNG tractor – the New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG – the N67 Natural Gas is the ultimate clean-energy solution specifically designed for open-field tractors.

Delivering the same performance as its diesel equivalent in terms of power, torque, durability and maintenance intervals, the N67 NG ensures diesel-like drivability for an unchanged customer experience, while reducing the carbon footprint of farming operations.

The N67 NG engine powering the New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG can run on liquified biomethane sourced from livestock manure and slurry, allowing for carbon-negative operation and enabling circular ecosystems in agriculture.

FPT Industrial is a brand of Iveco Group (IVG: MI), dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications.

Over 8,000 people across eleven production sites and eleven R&D centers work for FPT Industrial all around the world.

Active in nearly 100 different countries, its global sales and its Customer Service department supports all Brand customers. The extensive product offering includes six engine ranges with power outputs from 42 hp to over 1,000 hp, transmissions with torque up to 500 Nm, and front and rear axles from 2.45 to 32 tonne GAW (Gross Axle Weight).

FPT Industrial offers the most complete line-up of natural gas engines for industrial applications on the market, with power outputs ranging from 50 to 520 hp.

A dedicated ePowertrain division is accelerating the path towards net zero-emissions mobility, with electric drivelines, battery packs, and battery management systems. This extensive offering, and its strong focus on R&D, makes FPT Industrial a world leader in industrial powertrains and solutions.